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Unsealed roads closed

10 Jul 2015
3:00 PM -

Due to the current wet conditions, and
the forecast of rain over the weekend, all unsealed roads in the Forbes Shire are
closed to vehicles over 3 tonne, except school buses, emergency vehicles and
Council road plant.

Please note that concessions are
possible, on application, for urgent transport activity on routes considered
suitable to carry the proposed loadings.

Contact Forbes Shire Council’s Engineering and Technical Services
Department on 6850 2874 to discuss the requirements for a concession.

This restriction will be reviewed at
10am on Tuesday, July 14.

Council regrets the inconvenience
caused however the safety of our community and the preservation of the road asset are of prime importance.

Motorists are asked to use extreme
caution when travelling in wet weather.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.